[AMMON TOKYO] Nozomu Shinohara Laboratory: Kiln-ing. II
AMMON TOKYO and WADA GAROU TOKYO Lab. are pleased to present the solo exhibition "Nozomu Shinohara Laboratory: Kiln-ing. II" by ceramic artist Nozomu Shinohara, starting Friday, December 1, 2023.
Based in the pottery town of Shigaraki, Shinohara primarily uses an anagama (tunnel kiln) he built himself, pursuing contemporary wood-firing techniques that bring out the inherent charm of ceramic clay. His captivating creative activities, which utilize materials from the fertile earth, have transcended borders; in 2019, he participated in workshops and train kiln firings at Stanford University and Utah State University. Through his experience encountering diverse perspectives abroad, he has come to share the fundamental appeal of clay with the world, moving beyond traditional approaches to ceramics.
In this exhibition, continuing from last year, we reconstruct and assemble all the elements of Shinohara's creative process: "clay, temperature, location (inside the kiln), kiln, and forming." The exhibition is themed as an "exploratory display" where the venue is likened to a laboratory (or the inside of a kiln), allowing visitors to discover the appeal of the works while viewing pieces created under different conditions. By comparing the two venues, which have completely different atmospheres, visitors can enjoy the differences in how the works are perceived. The works reflect Shinohara's passion to date, and you will be able to see their truly diverse and beautiful aspects. Please come closer and take a look. We look forward to your visit.
ARTIST STATEMENT
The pure white clay of Shigaraki and Iga is subjected to the high heat of a wood-fired kiln called an "anagama."
The clay and ash melt as if biting into each other,
carbon stains the body black, or burns through to create a red fire color,
forming various landscapes of kiln transformation.
What happens with the simple combination of "clay and anagama"?
"There is a secret in the anagama."
I approach every kiln firing with the feeling of conducting an experiment.
PROFILE
Nozomu Shinohara | Ceramic Artist
Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1972. Based in the pottery town of Shigaraki. He primarily uses an anagama kiln he built himself, pursuing contemporary wood-firing techniques that bring out the inherent charm of ceramic clay. After studying under Nobuo Furuya from 1991, he completed the Glaze Course at the Shigaraki Ceramic Research Institute in Shiga Prefecture in 1998. He became independent in 1999 and has since participated in solo and group exhibitions across the country. In 2007, he was certified as a Shigaraki-yaki Traditional Craftsman by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. He received the 23rd Shumei Culture Foundation Award in 2012. In 2019, he participated in workshops and train kiln firings at Stanford University and Utah State University.
Instagram
INFORMATION
Nozomu Shinohara Solo Exhibition
Nozomu Shinohara Laboratory: Kiln-ing. II
Dates: Friday, December 1, 2023 – Sunday, December 24, 2023
*Please note that business hours and closed days vary by venue.
Venue 1: AMMON TOKYO
Hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 - 18:30 (Closed: Holidays)
1F Maison de Ville Kanda Jimbocho, 2-11-4 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051 (Jimbocho Sakura-dori)
Tel/Fax: 03-6261-0018
Email: info@ammon.co.jp
Website: www.ammon.co.jp
Venue 2: WADA GAROU TOKYO Lab.
Hours: Tue-Sun 13:00 - 18:30 (Closed: Mon, Holidays)
3F Matsuzawa No. 8 Building, 3-5-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
Tel/Fax: 03-6263-2404
Email: info@wadagarou.com
Website: www.wadagarou.com